Handbook of Pediatric Psychology - Hardcover

by Michael C. Roberts (Author), Ric G. Steele (Editor)

Thousands of practitioners and students have relied on this handbook, now thoroughly revised, for authoritative information on the links between psychological and medical issues from infancy through adolescence. Sponsored by the Society of Pediatric Psychology, the volume explores psychosocial aspects of specific medical problems, as well as issues in managing developmental and behavioral concerns that are frequently seen in pediatric settings. The book describes best practices in training and service delivery and presents evidence-based approaches to intervention with children and families. All chapters have been rigorously peer reviewed by experts in the field.

New to This Edition:

*Chapters on rural health, the transition to adult medical care, prevention, and disorders of sex development.

*Expanded coverage of epigenetics, eHealth applications, cultural and ethnic diversity, spina bifida, and epilepsy.

*Many new authors; extensively revised with the latest information on clinical populations, research methods, and interventions.

*Chapters on training and professional competencies, and quality improvement and cost-effectiveness, and international collaborations.

See also Clinical Practice of Pediatric Psychology, edited by Michael C. Roberts, Brandon S. Aylward, and Yelena P. Wu, which uses rich case material to illustrate intervention techniques.

Author Biography

Michael C. Roberts, PhD, ABPP, is Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor and former Director of the Clinical Child Psychology Program at the University of Kansas. He holds academic appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Applied Behavioral Science, and Pediatrics. Dr. Roberts has published over 200 journal articles and book chapters on the application of psychology to understanding and influencing children's physical and mental health. He has authored or coedited over 20 books, including Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Fifth Edition, and Clinical Practice of Pediatric Psychology. The former editor of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology and several other journals, he is currently editor of Training and Education in Professional Psychology.

Ric G. Steele, PhD, ABPP, is Professor and Director of the Clinical Child Psychology Program at the University of Kansas, with academic appointments in the Departments of Applied Behavioral Science and Psychology. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology and serves on the editorial boards of several other journals. Dr. Steele has published more than 120 journal articles and book chapters and has coedited several handbooks related to health and mental health services for children and youth. His research examines the promotion of health-related quality of life across a continuum of health risk categories, with particular emphasis on weight-related health in children and adolescents. He is a recipient of honors including the Martin P. Levin Mentorship Award from the Society of Pediatric Psychology and the Diane J. Willis Award for an Outstanding Article in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology.